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iPhone 17 Pro Max vs iPhone 18 Pro Max
Compare iPhone 17 Pro Max vs iPhone 18 Pro Max side by side: chip, memory, storage, display, ports, launch price and how each fits in Apple history.
iPhone 17 Pro MaxThe 17 Pro Max is the big-screen flagship tier, pairing Apple’s strongest iPhone camera system with the largest display and battery in the Pro line.
iPhone 18 Pro MaxThe largest 18 Pro combines the new variable-aperture 48MP camera system and A20 Pro with Apple’s biggest generational battery-life jump in an iPhone, reaching 45 hours of video playback.At a glance
Released 1 year apart — the iPhone 18 Pro Max is the newer model. 11 of 13 specs differ.
Going from the iPhone 17 Pro Max to the iPhone 18 Pro Max, the chip changes from the Apple A19 Pro to the Apple A20 Pro. Launch price rises from $1,199 to $1,299.
- ChipApple A19 ProApple A20 Pro
- Launch price$1,199$1,299
Unchanged storage.
Specs side by side
| Spec | iPhone 17 Pro Max | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Release | September 19, 2025 | September 18, 2026 |
| Launch price | $1,199 | $1,299 |
| Price today | $1,211 | $1,312 |
| Chip | Apple A19 Pro · 4.30 GHz | Apple A20 Pro |
| Graphics | Apple Pro GPU | Apple 7-core GPU with Neural Accelerators |
| CPU coresSame | 6 | 6 |
| Memory | 8 GB | — |
| StorageSame | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Display | Large ProMotion Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED, 2868×1320, ProMotion, always-on |
| Weight | Varies | 249 g |
| Dimensions | Large Pro iPhone body | 163.4×78×8.75 mm |
| Ports | USB-C | USB-C (USB 3), MagSafe, Qi2 25W |
| Operating system | iOS 19 | iOS 27 |
Highlighted cells win clear more-is-better specs (memory, storage, lighter weight). Historical pricing uses approximate US CPI; clock speeds are not full real-world performance.
Why each matters
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Largest current Pro iPhone.
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Longest iPhone battery life at launch, rated for up to 45 hours of video playback.
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Last updated: 2026-09-11